Campus Benefits to Approved Class Meeting Times

Reduction of Overlap

Reduction of class scheduling overlaps and in number of classroom facilities required allows for reduced energy consumption in academic buildings.

Maximized Registration

Expands standard class time options for course offerings to maximize registration opportunities for both traditional and non-traditional students in both daytime and evening sessions.

Removal of Undesirable Periods

7:30 a.m. MWF class time slot was identified with 10% utilization of the university classroom capacity. Time slot remains available by departmental request.

Intuitive Class Schedules

TR class start times begin either on the hour or half-hour by increasing TR class pass times to 15 minutes. In doing so, provides more intuitive class schedules for students and faculty.

Higher UCR Usage - MWF

11 of 15 MWF classroom size categories (14–400) or 73% make greater usage of available classrooms when compared to the old class time structure.

Higher UCR Usage - TR

10 of 15 TR classroom size categories (14–400) or 67% make greater usage of available classrooms when compared to the old class structure.

Increased Efficiency

Raises university classroom utilization efficiencies for continued enrollment increases.

Improved Overall Start Time

8:30 a.m. MWF is the official start time across all university classrooms.

Increased Prime Time Options

TR class time slot (12:30–1:45 p.m.) offers a scheduling option within the coveted “prime time.” 221 class time periods requiring no additional building funds to create classroom space are available utilizing this time slot.

Standardized Time-Blocks

Fall and Spring

MWF: 50-minute classes (1, 2, 3 days/week includes MW or WF)

10-Minute Pass Interval

7:30–8:20 a.m. - Time slot not enforced. Used at department request.

  • 8:30–9:20 a.m.
  • 9:30–10:20 a.m.​
  • 10:30–11:20 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
  • 12:30–1:20 p.m.
  • 1:30–2:20 p.m.
  • 2:30–3:20 p.m.
  • 3:30–4:20 p.m.
  • 4:30–5:20 p.m.
  • 5:30–6:20 p.m.
  • 6:30–7:20 p.m.
  • 7:30–8:20 p.m.
  • 8:30–9:20 p.m.

TR: 75-minute classes (1 or 2 days/week)

15-Minute Pass Interval

  • 8:00–9:15 a.m.
  • 9:30–10:45 a.m.
  • 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
  • 12:30–1:45 p.m.
  • 2:00–3:15 p.m.
  • 3:30–4:45 p.m.
  • 5:00–6:15 p.m.
  • 6:30–7:45 p.m.
  • 7:30–8:45 p.m.
  • 8:30–9:45 p.m.

MW: 75-minute classes (1 or 2 days/week)
  • 8:00–9:15 a.m.
  • 3:30–4:45 p.m.
  • 5:00–6:15 p.m.
  • 6:30–7:45 p.m.
  • 7:30–8:45 p.m.
  • 8:30–9:45 p.m.

WF: 75-minute classes (1 or 2 days/week)
  • 8:00–9:15 a.m.
  • 12:30–1:45 p.m.  (Must utilize Monday with this option)
  • 2:00–3:15 p.m. (Must utilize Monday with this option)
  • 3:30–4:45 p.m.
  • 5:00–6:15 p.m.
  • 6:30–7:45 p.m.
  • 7:30–8:45 p.m.
  • 8:30–9:45 p.m.

TR: 50-minute classes (1 or 2 days/week)

Note: Mixed pass interval occur in some instances

7:30–8:20 am - Time slot not enforced. Used at department request

  • 8:30–9:20 a.m.
  • 9:30–10:20 a.m​.
  • 11:00–11:50 a.m.
  • 12:30–1:20 p.m.
  • 2:00–2:50 p.m.
  • 3:30–4:20 p.m.
  • 5:00–5:50 p.m.
  • 6:30–7:20 p.m.
  • 7:30–8:20 p.m.
  • 8:30–9:20 p.m.

3-Day Non MWF*: 50-minute classes (*includes MTW, TWR)

7:30–8:20 a.m. - Time slot not enforced. Used at department request.

  • 8:30–9:20 a.m.
  • 9:30–10:20 a.m.​
  • 10:30–11:20 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
  • 12:30–1:20 p.m.
  • 1:30–2:20 p.m.
  • 2:30–3:20 p.m.
  • 3:30–4:20 p.m.
  • 4:30–5:20 p.m.
  • 5:30–6:20 p.m.
  • 6:30–7:20 p.m.
  • 7:30–8:20 p.m.
  • 8:30–9:20 p.m.

4 or 5 days/week: 50-minute classes

10-Minute Pass Interval

7:30–8:30 a.m. - Time slot not enforced. Used at department request.

  • 8:30–9:20 a.m.
  • 9:30–10:20 a.m​.
  • 10:30–11:20 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
  • 12:30–1:20 p.m.
  • 1:30–2:20 p.m.
  • 2:30–3:20 p.m.
  • 3:30–4:20 p.m.
  • 4:30–5:20 p.m.
  • 5:30–6:20 p.m.
  • 6:30–7:20 p.m.
  • 7:30–8:20 p.m.
  • 8:30–9:20 p.m.

Midterm Examination Slots
  • 6:30–8:00 p.m.
  • 6:30—8:30 p.m.
  • 8:45–10:15 p.m.

Summer

Number of Class Sessions

Number of days to meet per meeting pattern and sub-session.

Summer 2027

  • 4-Week Summer Sub-Session (May 17–June 10)
    • MTWR: 15 meeting days
  • 6-Week I Summer Sub-Session (May 17–June 24)
    • MW: 11 meeting days
    • TR: 12 meeting days
    • MTW: 17 meeting days
    • TWR: 18 meeting days
    • MTWR: 23 meeting days
  • 6-Week II Summer Sub-Session (June 28–Aug. 5)
    • MW: 11 meeting days
    • TR: 12 meeting days
    • MTW: 17 meeting days
    • TWR: 18 meeting days
    • MTWR: 23 meeting days
  • 8-Week Summer Sub-Session (June 14–Aug. 5)
    • MW: 15 meeting days
    • TR: 16 meeting days
    • MTW: 23 meeting days
    • TWR: 24 meeting days
    • MTWR: 31 meeting days
  • 12-Week Summer Sub-Session (May 17–Aug. 5)
    • MW: 22 meeting days
    • TR: 24 meeting days
    • MTW: 34 meeting days
    • TWR: 36 meeting days
    • MTWR: 46 meeting days

Number of Minutes per Class Session
Number of Minutes per Class Session
Meeting Days1 s.h2 s.h.3 s.h.4 s.h.5 s.h.
1075150NANANA
1170140NANANA
1265125NANANA
1455110160NANA
1550100150200NA
165095145NANA
175090135180 NA
186585125170NA
215075110145180
225070105140170
235070100135165
24506595125160
31505075100125
3250507095120
3350507095115
3550506590110
3650506585105
3850506080100
475050506580
      
Total Minutes7501500225030003750

Four-Week Summer Sub-Session Details
  • All courses must be offered in the morning and end by 12:30 p.m.
  • Class start times are noted below by semester (credit) hour.
  • All courses utilizing University Classrooms must be scheduled on the MTWR meeting pattern.

Four-Week Summer Sub-Session Approved Class Time Model

1 s.h. – MTWR

  • 8:30 a.m.–9:20 a.m.
  • 9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m.
  • 10:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

2 s.h. – MTWR

  • 8:30 a.m.–10:10 a.m.
  • 9:30 a.m.–11:10 a.m.
  • 10:30 a.m.–12:10 p.m.

3 s.h. – MTWR

  • 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
  • 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

4 s.h. (non-lab course only) – MTWR

  • ​8:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m.

​5 s.h.

  • not applicable

Final Exam Note

Reserved last Friday of session for final exam.

Eight-, Six-, and Twelve-Week Summer Sub-Session Details
  • Generally speaking, eight-week classes are preferred to be offered prior to 12:30 p.m. while six- and twelve-week classes are preferred to be offered in the afternoon beginning at 12:30 p.m. An attempt to minimize afternoon classes is desired to reduce energy consumption whenever feasible.
  • Approved class times START on the half hour beginning at 8:30 a.m. Classes will end by 6:00 p.m. unless space can be found in an open building coordinated with Utilities and Energy Management to maximize campus energy savings. It is encouraged that departmental teaching spaces follow a similar scheduling pattern.
  • All courses within the eight-, six-, and twelve-week summer sub-sessions in university classrooms must be scheduled in the following meeting patterns: two days per week as MW or TR; three days per week as MTW or TWR; four days per week as MTWR.

Final Examinations

During the summer session, faculty have the opportunity to administer the final exam/cumulative assessment activity for their course either:

  1. during their last regularly scheduled course meeting time, or
  2. faculty may request to be given a final exam assignment on the respective final exam date for their sub-session.

Exceptions to Standardized Time-Block Model

All classes must follow the standard time-block model. If a department needs to appeal these meeting times they should complete the Non-Standard Class Time Exception Request form for review.